• Finalist for 2009 MLS Defensive Player of the Year and selected to MLS All-Star Game
• Was a teammate of Fredy Montero at Deportivo Cali in 2008
• Coach Sigi Schmid: “Jhon, one-on-one, is one of the best markers in the league.”

Professional Experience
2010: Placed on injured reserve (5/24) after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee in stoppage time vs. SJ (5/22). Started and played full 90 minutes in all 9 appearances.

2009: Finalist for MLS Defender of the Year and chosen to MLS All-Stars. Started and played the full 90 minutes in 28 of 29 appearances, including both playoff legs vs. HOU (10/29, 11/8), with one goal and one assist. Effective coming forward on set plays around the box. Celebrated 25th birthday with first career MLS goal in 1-1 draw at DAL (5/16). Had game-winning assist in 2-1 win vs. HOU (7/11). Both goals originated from corner kicks. Missed game at NY (6/20) for the birth of his first child. Started all four appearances in U.S. Open Cup play. Suspended for Cup Final after receiving two yellow cards in semifinal 2-1 win vs. HOU (7/21). Played final 26 minutes of MLS All-Stars tiebreaker loss to Everton.

Other Professional Experience
Has appeared in 121 matches at the first and second division levels in Colombia. Had a trial at AC Milan and appeared in friendly with German club Hannover before signing with Seattle.

Married to wife Daysury, and has one child, Paolo.